Recreational Drone Empowerment Act
Sponsored By: Representative Mann, Tracey [R-KS-1]
Passed House
Summary
Clarifies the airspace where recreational drones may operate. This law amends 49 U.S.C. 44809(c)(2)(C) to explicitly include Class E airspace above Class G and Class E airspace designated as extensions to the surface areas of Class B, Class C, Class D, or Class E, so limited recreational drone operations are recognized in those specific airspace areas.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
More places for recreational drones
If enacted, hobby drone pilots would be allowed to fly in more places. The bill would let limited recreational flights occur in Class E airspace above Class G. It would also allow flights in Class E airspace that is an extension to a Class B, C, D, or E surface area. These changes would take effect upon enactment. There would be no new tax or payment.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Mann, Tracey [R-KS-1]
KS • R
Cosponsors
Rep. Davids, Sharice [D-KS-3]
KS • D
Sponsored 12/4/2025
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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